Certified Flight Instructors - Do We Need Them?

Today's show is about certification for flight instructors in the drone industry. Can certified flight instructors help improve the quality of drone pilots?

Our caller, David from El Paso, has just started teaching a drone course at a local community college. David is wondering if certified flight instructors can result in better drone training and more skilled drone pilots.

Great question, David. Unlike the manned industry, there is no industry standard certification available for instructors within the drone industry. Often instructors get some meaningless certification that does little to test their knowledge. Among other popular certifications, we discuss at length AUVSI's TOP program for drone operators and instructors.

As a commercial drone pilot, flying is not the only skill that you need to master. You also need to learn Part 107 Airspace and Part 107 Rules. So, what is the best way to get a well-rounded drone education? Tune in to find out. Thanks for the great question, David. Fly safe!

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Today's question is about certifying flight instructors in the drone industry

Are drone flight instructors being "certified" by dubious institutes of little repute?

What about AUVSI's TOP certification for drone operators and instructors of unmanned aircraft?

Should drone instructors have real-world experience?

Are there any industry standards for instructors of unmanned aircraft?

How did Google manage to get permission to make drone deliveries? Will this help formulate standard industry regulations?

Is AUVSI's TOP certification endorsed by the FAA?

Is it difficult to learn Part 107 Airspace?

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